I thought this would be a good time to write up my plans for this year. I’ve been relatively quiet on the online front recently, but I can assure you that I’ve been working my socks off behind the scenes. Soon these efforts will be revealed! Here’s a breakdown of my projects and what’s actually going on…

‘The Pretty Good Adventures of Jeff’

‘The Pretty Good Adventures of Jeff’ is a completely brand new series I’ve been developing since re-watching the extended edition of “Lord of the Rings.” I grew up with RPGs and I’ve always wanted to do a fantasy/adventure kind of story. Lord of the Rings gave me the kick I needed! If you’ve been following my work, you’ll probably expect a slight twist, and you might be right! There will be a handsome sprinkling of quirky humour and mild subversion. The great news is that ‘The Pretty Good Adventures of Jeff’ launches on Tapastic next week! So stay tuned for more information!

‘Lard Wants World Peace’

My major project, ‘Lard Wants World Peace’, will continue as it has done with plenty of awesome daily content. (See the blog here!) We’ve also got a new graphic novel in the pipeline. I’m sure that there will be more news about that soon!

‘Leslie Lawrence’ and ‘Short stories’

Followers of Leslie Lawrence and my Short Stories series will be pleased to know that I will be updating both of these at some point later this year. I will confirm dates soon depending on how other projects go (especially the Lard graphic novel which is taking up most of my time at the moment!)

‘Top secret project’

Over Christmas I spent some time working on a project that very few people know about! This project is top secret at the moment, but I’m currently seeking ways to get it out to people in the best way possible. Hopefully I’ll be able to tell you all more about this very soon!

Finally, I’d like to wish everyone a happy new year! I hope it’s a good one!

Hey gang! I’ve recently been working on a bunch of short stories. Each one will feature a range of unique characters, ideas, and situations. I’m certain that people will laugh, cry, and all of the things. Here’s the cover image for the first book in the series, “By the Sea.”

All the stories will be available online at Tapastic (as well as in a printed physical form!) More details and sneaky peeks coming soon, so stay tuned!

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Hello folks! I’ve just launched an Etsy store for my self-published books! Click here to check it out… There are three books currently available, including ‘Baron Von Superhero’, ‘Babykittens Tiny Horse’, and ‘The Adventures of Computerman’.

Also, you won’t just be buying a book… If you enjoy my comics, this is a neat way to support me and the work I do. All the money raised through sales will go towards keeping me alive and the production of new and exciting things!

Here are some illustrations I did for the “City of Literature Weekend”. (As part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.) The event, hosted by The Writers’ Centre Norwich, was a series of talks exploring ideas ranging from the cutting edge of neuroscience to unimaginable stories of human perseverance….

The End of Alchemy with Mervyn King and Charles Clarke’

“Mervyn King was Governor of the Bank of England from 2003 to 2013, when the global financial crisis hit and started its recovery. Reading from The End of Alchemy, King examines what went wrong and why and what needs to be done to make a more stable future.

My response: It quickly became clear that a global economy based on constant growth was a time bomb. A financial crisis was inevitable. Perhaps of all the variables, human nature was the most terrifying. People are often irrational and likely to panic in times of uncertainty. I’ve tried to express this idea with a depiction of three people trapped on a desert island with very limited resources…

‘Free Speech in an Interconnected World with Timothy Garton Ash’

“Timothy Garton Ash is a University of Oxford Professor, Guardian columnist and author of nine books of political writing. Free Speech: Ten Principles For a Connected World, argues that the way to achieve combined freedom and diversity is to have more and better freedom of speech, using as examples China’s Orwellian censorship, Charlie Hebdo and Nigella Lawson’s court case to propose a framework for civilised conflict in a world where we are all becoming neighbours.”

My response: Free speech is an incredibly important aspect of western society, but it is constantly under threat. The debate continues today throughout all media. Here I’ve tried to depict Timothy’s three factors which potentially challenge free speech in a negative way, and in some cases, prevent free speech happening altogether…

‘Neurotribes: Thinking Smarter About Difference with Steve Silberman’

“After 70 years of research on autism, why do we still seem to know so little about it? Winner of the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non- Fiction, Neurotribes is a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding and full participation in society for people who think differently. Award-winning investigative reporter Steve Silberman’s pioneering viewpoint will change the ways we think not just about autism, but also about creativity and innovation.”

My response: This talk really opened my eyes to the true range of the Autistic spectrum. Much more than a two dimensional model, the spectrum is diverse and expands through a 3D space covering many traits, disabilities, and abilities. For me, the key message was about going beyond “awareness” and fully accepting Autism for everything that it is….

‘Generation Revolution with Rachel Aspden’

“Having lived and travelled widely in the Middle East, former New Statesman literary editor Rachel Aspden’s new book Generation Revolution, positions readers on the frontline between tradition and change in the wake of Tahrir Square and other revolutions. What happens when a revolution unravels? How do you choose between sex, tradition, consumerism and faith? Aspden looks at the complex forces shaping the lives of these young people and what they mean for the future of the Middle East.”

My response: The discussion followed a number of personal stories which created a much larger and more complex picture of modern Egypt. From the noise, the sights, and the smells of its largest cities to the regular and harsh treatment of women, this talk encompassed many thoughts and feelings that the country’s young generation are experiencing at this moment. It is a time of uncertainty for everyone involved…

I just thought now would be a good time to release a quick update about Leslie Lawrence, since there has been a few interesting developments. Firstly, in general, I’m very pleased with how everything is progressing. On Tapastic we are now part way through Chapter Four with some very exciting episodes on the way…

Currently, I’m publishing new comics twice a week, though this may change due to the complexity of the next chapter. Yes indeed, chapter five is the most ambitious chapter so far! It will feature a few special expanded episodes, as well as wrap up some of the main storylines; including a big reveal regarding Leslie’s “international incident”…

I’ve also been experimenting with the idea of making a printed version of all the comics so far. It’s been very exciting to see how the series works in book form. Eventually, I hope to release a complete collection of all the episodes with special bonus content and other cool things. Here’s a sneaky peek at a recent test copy of the book…

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